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Yarn Bombs! Michelle Atkinson points out the yarn bomb she created and installed on the door handles of the Chandler building.

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New Positions Established at Lourdes University Lourdes University has established two new senior administrative positions. Dean Ludwig, Ph.D., has been named Vice President for Enrollment, and Michelle Rable has been named Assistant Vice President for Institutional Planning. In addition, Ryan Butt, J.D., has been appointed Interim Dean of the College of Business and Leadership (COBAL). As Vice President of Enrollment, Dr. Ludwig will oversee admissions, financial aid, and retention, and will work closely with athletics and residential life to promote growth of both areas. He holds an M.B.A. and a Ph.D. from the

Wharton School of Business. Dr. Ludwig previously served as Lourdes’ Dean of the College of Business and Leadership. Prior to joining the Lourdes community, he spent 11 years at The University of Toledo where he established the Center for Family Business, was Director of the Business Honors Program, and received both the University and College of Business teaching awards. Dr. Ludwig has spent several periods working in industry, one launching a national line of consumer products for the Andersons, Inc., another as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for a medium-sized, privately held firm, and a

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third operating his own sole proprietorship. He has served as a consultant and board member for a variety of organizations and firms including most recently a six-year term on the board of Hospice of Northwest Ohio, where he served as president. This year he was a recipient of the Jefferson Award for the Toledo region. “His vision, management, and enrollment achievements as Dean of the College of Business and Leadership made Dr. Ludwig the ideal candidate for this pivotal position,” notes David Livingston, president of Lourdes University. Annual increase in credit hours taught by Lourdes’ COBAL grew by 12-percent under Dr. Ludwig’s leadership. NEW POSITIONS AT LOURDES TO 2B

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Tastes Great Chase Adams catches snowflakes on his tongue as he helps shovel all of the snow in his driveway.

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Despite the freezing temperature, Gabriel Scott was eager to try out his new sled on Northview hill.

Chelsey, Macey and Drew White enjoyed sledding on Northview Hill between the winter storms.

‘Dear Santa’ Joey Liber shows off the helicopter he received in response to his letter to Santa.

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Jenny and Nick Otersen and their daughters, Kaitie and Emily, tried out the new sledding hill at Sylvan Prairie Park. The hill was in place when The Olander Park System purchased the land that became Sylvan Prairie Park. This winter, a section was graded and cleared so people could safely sled there.

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L-R: Pat McClouskey and Scott Cottle enjoyed the snow and cross-country skiing at Wildwood Preserve Metropark. —by Mary Helen Darah

The 2014 “Showcase Sylvania” Business Expo will be held March 22 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Sylvania Sports and Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter, 7060 Sylvania Ave., featuring representation from over 165 area businesses. Last year more than 4,000 people attended the one-day event. Chamber Membership and Development Manager Laura Glover states “The Chamber recognized several years ago that it is important to highlight regional businesses and the expo is the perfect venue. It gives all businesses a face in the community, is an effective use of advertising, and allows interaction one-on-one with residents and other businesses.” New this year is the Lowe’s Home Improvement Zone which will be providing home and outdoor ideas. In addition, ProMedica Health Pavilion will offer free blood glucose screenings, BMI and body fat screenings, blood pressure testing and cholesterol and bone density screenings. There will be informative booths about cancer, strokes, surgical services, rehab, home health care and more from The Flower Hospital and Paramount. SHOWCASE SYLVANIA TO 5A

Plans Underway for Second Tree City Film Festival Plans are underway for the Sylvania Community Arts Commission’s second annual Tree City Film Festival to be held April 24-26. This year brings some exciting additions to the festival, which includes viewings of the 50-Hour Film Challenge, the “Shorties,” short film challenge for kids and, for the first time, a ticketed screening of all 2013 Oscar-nominated shorts. On March 21, registered teams will have 50 hours to create an 8-minute or less short film. Teams will be assigned a genre and asked to incorporate specific elements in their film. Fifty hours later teams will submit their completed shorts to be judged by a celebrity industry panel. TREE CITY FESTIVAL TO 5A

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L-R: Maria Cook accepts a certificate of appreciation for Papa G’s Greg Cook, who, in turn, presents a check to Aggie Alt, Seagate Food Bank Community Awareness director.

Food Drive a Success Local businesses gathered and donated more than 6,000 cans of food for needy families in Northwest Ohio through a facebook campaign called “Feed My Face(book).” The food drive was a four-week program that concluded at Yark BMW where Seagate Food Bank collected the donations. France Law Group, Bankruptcy Attorneys in Toledo, American Kempo Karate, Andy Shock, Yark BMW, Band 427, Smith Bonds & Surety, Green Tree Media, Full Throttle Repair,

Walton Insurance, New Beginnings Landscaping/Home Repairs, BTM Promos, Donna Friesner of Danberry Realtors, Oragami Owl by Kristy Stewart, Black Swamp Plumbing/Home Repair, Kat Hollerbach/Debt Relief Coach, Elevate Technology+ Digital Group, Kellermeyer Company, Pappa G’s Pizza N’ Grill, Earl Bros. Transmission & Auto Repair, Inspire with Dede, Melchior Building Company and Midwest Event Services participated in the drive.

Renowned singer-songwriter, entertainer Pat Dailey will perform a one-night concert at Toledo’s Premier Catering (formerly Gladieux Meadows), 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., Friday Jan. 17, 8:30 p.m. Pat’s son Reese Dailey and The Reese Dailey band will open the show and join Pat for a few songs. Dailey, a popular mainstay on South Bass Island at Put-in-Bay for the past 34 summers and holding forth at the legendary Sloppy Joe’s Bar in Key West Florida for 29 winters, will make his 18th annual “Cure for the Winter Blues” stop in Toledo. He had played the Valentine Theatre for 10 years but moved the show to a less expensive venue to allow lower prices to accommodate cash-strapped fans in 2010 and the results have been full houses from appreciative crowds. Pat Dailey’s show is a sight to behold; he gets the audience totally involved from the minute he takes the stage. His lengthy discography includes many tunes about The Great Lakes, fishing, boating, and quenching one’s thirst from time to time. The Nebraska-born, St. Louis-raised entertainer started his career with a high school band, went on to opening for Hawaii legend, Don Ho while stationed there in the Marines and embarked upon a serious career after trying stints as a police officer in St.

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Louis and a typewriter salesman in Chicago. After traveling the western part of the country for years, he finally found and fell in love with the Lake Erie Islands, particularly, the island resort and Ohio’s second most popular vacation destination, Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Pat Dailey has 16 albums / CDs to his credit. For more information log on to www.patdailey.com.

Chamber Welcomes New Chairman

L-R: Brad Rieger, superintendent of Sylvania Schools, welcomes Alan Sattler, of ProMedica Flower Hospital, to the chairmanship of the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce. The transfer of leadership took place during the Chamber’s December meeting.

Free domestic violence film to be shown The Sylvania Domestic Violence Task Force will hold a free screening of ‘Sin by Silence’ Sunday, Jan. 19, at 3 p.m. at Sylvania Area Family Services, 5440 Marshall Rd. A discussion addressing domestic violence issues will be held following the movie. Light

refreshments will be served. The event is supported by Bethany House, YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter and H.O.P.E. Center and Family Services. For information, call 419/882-8415. The 24-hour crisis hotline is 1-888-341-7386.

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EVENTSUBMISSIONS Items for the Events Page must be submitted one week prior to publication and will be printed on a space-available basis. Information can be faxed to 419/891-0696 or emailed to sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com. A name and phone number must be included in case more information is needed.

IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA Ongoing Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by educational speakers from noon until 1 p.m. The group offers a network of community resources for those born between 1946 and 1964. For information, call 419/865-8848 or visit boomersrn.com. Pet Loss Support Group Meeting SylvaniaVet hosts a Pet Loss Support Group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave. at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. If you have lost a pet, or know someone that has that might benefit from the meeting, please stop by. For details or more information call 419/885-4421. TOPS Meets on Tuesdays The Ohio chapter 1961 of TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) holds it regular meeting on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at King of

The Washington Triangle Building 901 Washington St., Toledo, OH 43604 Telephone: 419/725-2695 Facsimile: 419/891-0696 E-mail: sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com www.sylvaniaadvantage.com

Publisher Sharon Lange CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Janet Amid, Mary Helen Darah, Mike Jones, Craig Stough, Schuyler Stupica, Janis Weber CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Jennifer Groves, T.J. Irwin COPY EDITING Sue Dessner, Sue Utterback ADVERTISING Mary Helen Darah, Tina Haack, Heidi Malak, Austin Serna DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST Mandy Martinez GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Elissa Cary, Christine Ziviski TYPIST Larry Hays INTERN Maisa Yousef Views expressed by contributing writers do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or staff.

Glory Lutheran Church, 6517 Brint Rd. Visitors who desire a fun and diverse method to lose weight and keep it off are welcome. International yearly dues are $28 and local monthly dues are $5. Community Prayer Nights St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 7800 Erie St. in Sylvania, is open for community prayer the first and third Wednesday evenings of each month (excluding holidays) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call 419/885-1551 for more information God Works! Crossroads Community Church, 6960 Sylvania-Petersburg Road, Ottawa Lake, Mich., is offering God Works! providing a warm meal to anyone in need each Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; meal at 6 p.m.; doors are locked at 6:30 p.m. TAME Meeting The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts (T.A.M.E), a scale miniature dollhouse club, meets the first Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. in the carriage house at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 Main St. Call Carolyn Martin at 734/847-6366. Nursing Mothers’ Group The nursing mothers’ group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Harris McIntosh Tower, first floor conference room C, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, 2121 Hughes. For information, call 419/291-5667.

will feature Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann on Jan.18-19. The Saturday lecture requires a $10 ticket and the topic is ‘The Three Urgent Prophetic Tasks for the Church’ from 4 to 5:30 p.m., including 30 minutes of Q&A. The Sunday free lecture is titled ‘Competing Tilts in Covenantal Faith’ at 9:20 a.m. Preaching at 8:30 and 10:40 a.m. services. Childcare available. Visit sylvaniaucc.org or 419/882-0048.

Jan. 19 Toledo Salsa Social Intermediate/Advanced Bachata lessons by Ashleigh DeWeese Alarcon of Footnotes Ann Arbor at 5:30 p.m., open dance 6:30 - 10 p.m. The event will be at the Joseph Diehn Post, 5580 Centennial Road. $10 for adults, $5 for college students with ID, 16 and

younger are free. Refreshments will be served and there is a cash bar. For more info: Facebook: Toledo Salsa: January 2014 Salsa Social.

Jan. 30 Social Media and Kids Kate Fineske, a staff member of the National Association of Mothers’ Centers, will share the advantages and disadvantages of allowing kids to use social media and privacy settings available to help parents maintain some control and safety. Free and open to the public. Presentation is geared toward parents of middle school students and below, but all are welcome. The event is sponsored by the Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo and will be held from 78 p.m. at the Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St. For more information email katef@motherscenter.org.

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2014 Brown Bag Lecture will be held at Central Park West located at 3130 Central Park West Dr., Toledo, at noon. ‘Rejuvenating your Sole!’ will be presented by owner of Foot Solutions, Dr. Tom Merritt. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call 419/8419622, e-mail info@cpwhc.com or visit cpwhc.com.

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Achiga tosses the football with Sylvania resident and Ohio State football captain Jack Mewhort.

Caregiver Series ‘Caring for the Caregiver,’ a free, threeweek series designed to help those who are caring for the needs of a friend or family member find personal meaning in the experience, is being held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 5373 S. Main St., Jan. 15, 22 and 29 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. RSVP to 419/885-5791.

ome is Where the Heart Is” will be held Jan. 10 at Olander Nederhouser Community Hall, 6930 Sylvania Ave., from 7 to 11 p.m. Enjoy food from Mancy’s Italian, a cash bar, and entertainment by ‘It’s Essential.’ There will be raffle prize drawings and a silent auction that includes a Disney World vacation and numerous sports items, including an autographed Ohio State University football by Jack Mewhort, autographed hockey stick by Gordie Howe, autographed NFL Indianapolis

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Carol Hanrahan, second from left, welcomed Sylvania-area guests Mary Hartnett, Mary Bell, Anne Malone, Sheila Jordan, Marilyn Arbaugh and Theresa Shultz to the 33rd annual Christmas Coffee she and Jean Areddy hosted in the Hanrahan home Dec. 18.

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Jean Areddy and Carol Hanrahan have hosted their Christmas coffee for the past 33 years.

Cecilia Doherty, Bonnie Jendzisak and Mary Kay Assenmacher enjoyed catching up with all of the guests at the annual holiday gathering.

Kingston Management Team Bakes Cookies for Ronald McDonald House

Amy Peters, Shelley Montague, Dawn Ferguson and Brenda Gillespie get ready to frost the first batch of cookies for the Ronald McDonald House. This is the fourth year members of the Kingston management team got together at Grace Lutheran Church to bake 24 dozen cookies to distribute before Christmas. Gillespie, a member of Grace Lutheran Church on Monroe St., organized the management team for a community service project. The activity has become a popular annual event and the management team gives up their lunch break to do the cookies.

L-R: Emily Roach, Kevin McPartland, Amy Peters, Alicia Simms, LaShawna Jordan, Vern Collins and Toni Pettaway place cookies on the baking sheets in the church kitchen.

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ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital Foundation receives gift from The Danberry Treasure Chest Lynn Fruth, CEO, and Dick Baker, president of The Danberry Co., presented a check for $67,000 to Kevin Webb, president of ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital. The funds were raised from contributions in 2013 and are from The Danberry Treasure Chest, a non-profit emergency assistance fund administered by the Toledo Children’s Hospital Foundation. Through its hallmark annual dinner auction and a combination of smaller fund raisers, Danberry Realtors has raised $500,000 in Treasure Chest contributions since its inception. This has enabled the fund to assist over 670 families in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan for 19 years. In 2013 the Fund has helped 64 families. Of special note and recognition this year was the Toledo Hospital Facilities Department’s contribution of $6,500 and a $4,000 donation from the employees at

Johnson Controls in Holland, Ohio. “It is incredible that these groups of employees held their own fundraisers to donate to the Treasure Chest. They see the need for a special fund like this and they see the impact it has on the children and their families in times of need,” said Dick Baker, Danberry’s President. “Members of the Danberry Family individually support numerous community causes and programs but we all rally around this program – helping the most needy of kids and their families at the Toledo Children’s Hospital,” shared Lynn Fruth, Danberry CEO. The Danberry Company, founded in 1962, is recognized as one of the nation’s leading real estate brokerage companies and is the region’s market share leader. Danberry serves northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan with six offices and 240 agents and staff. To find out more about Danberry and its Treasure Chest Fund visit www.danberry.com.

Showcase Sylvania 2014 planned The Taste of Sylvania will feature Giant Eagle and local restaurants will offer fresh ideas for entertaining, dinner and healthy alternative meals. A children’s area will feature several local childcare centers, and organizations. Entertainment will include local and regional groups. Free parking for the expo is on-site at TamO-Shanter as well as at Olander Park, Southview High School and Boulevard Church of Christ. The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce

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produces Showcase Sylvania Expo with cooperation from businesses. Executive sponsors include Lowe’s, The Pinnacle/Central Park West Event Facility, Metamora State Bank, Paramount Healthcare, The Flower Hospital, The Blade, K-100, Giant Eagle and Lourdes University. Gold sponsors are KingstonSylvania, Walker Funeral Home, Recycle Waste Services, Vin Devers Autohaus, VZN Group and Sylvania AdVantage. For more information call the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce at 419/882-2135 or visit the website www.sylvaniachamber.org.

Plans Underway for Second Tree City Film Festival FROM 1 The Tree City Film Festival will include screening premieres, awards, and related events in downtown Sylvania’s historic train barn, located on the grounds of the Sylvania Historical Village, and in the Performing Arts Center at Sylvania Northview High School. Application fees for the 50-hour film chal-

lenge are $35 for non-student teams and $25 for student teams. The deadline for application and fee is Friday, March 1 (must be postmarked by that date). Prize categories include: First Place Group Entry ($300) and Best in Show/Audience Choice ($100). For information, applications and updates, go to www.SylvaniaArts.org.

Eric Fankhauser, ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital Foundation board president, left, was on hand as Lynn Fruth, CEO of Danberry, second from left, Stan Rinda, vice president at Danberry, second from the right, Dick Baker, president of Danberry, right, presented a check for $67,000 to Kevin Webb, center, president of Toledo Children’s Hospital, on Dec. 30.

S.C.A.T. conducts compliance check of local businesses The Sylvania Community Action Team (SCAT) Fall compliance checks of Sylvania area businesses resulted in a “passing” grade for all 14 of the businesses surveyed. This includes In and Out Mart, Rite Aid, 5890 Monroe St., Rite Aid, 6484 Monroe St., Rite Aid, 8310 Sylvania Ave., Marino’s Beverage Depot, Aldi’s, Barney’s Gas & Convenience, Sautter’s, Speedway, 6601 Monroe St., Speedway, 6700 Sylvania Ave., Minute Man Convenience, Sylvan Pantry and Kroger gas stations at 6235 and 7545 Monroe St. During a compliance check, legal-aged but young people who may appear to be underage attempt to purchase alcohol and cigarettes at these businesses. The purpose is to determine if

store clerks ask to see identification proving that the customer is of legal drinking/smoking age. Businesses not requesting ID are cited by police officers outside of the business. SCAT sponsors the compliance check program through a grant from the federal Drug Free Communities Program. SCAT congratulates the businesses who passed their compliance checks and applauds them for their dedication to keeping alcohol and cigarettes out of the hands of underage youth. Responsible businesses like these help support SCAT’s mission to prevent drug, alcohol, and tobacco use by our youth. SCAT awarded each business a certificate that can be posted at their place of business.

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Toledo Ballet Presents Nutcracker...

What Was Old is New Again

Sylvanian Laura Galati visits backstage with Dr. Romules Durant, TPS Superintendent, as he prepares to perform the role of Mother Ginger for the student performance. — Photo by Erich Morse Photography

BY MARY HELEN DARAH Toledo Ballet presented its 73rd annual Nutcracker at the Stranahan Theater in December. Clara found a new home with the creation of new sets in the nation’s

longest running production of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic. The new sets, featuring the Manor House located on the grounds of Wildwood Preserve Metropark, added a new visual dimension and a connection for attendees familiar with the Toledo iconic landmark. Guest artists Olga Pavlova and Andrei Jouravlev dazzled audiences totaling nearly 9,000. Toledo Ballet principal dancer Semira Warrick delivered an incredible performance as the Dew Drop Fairy that showcased her extensive Toledo Ballet training. Ms. Warrick also trained at Robert Underwood’s Studio of Dance in Houston, Texas, last summer and attended a twoweek summer intensive in St. Petersburg, Russia through the Open World Dance Foundation. Her technique and riveting musicality rivaled that of any professional dancer. The role of Nephew / Nutcracker Prince was gallantly and gracefully danced by Toledo School for the Arts senior Cairo Gere, and the role of Clara was double cast with Madeline Rick and Catherine Orchard, both members of Toledo Ballet’s junior company. Mother Ginger was performed by a trifecta of community leaders that included TPS Superintendent Romules Durant, Rick Woodell of 101.5 The River and Joe Napoli, general manager of the Toledo Mud Hens and the Toledo Walleye. The three amateur performers were pros at interrupting the role and engaging the crowd.

Semira Warrick dances the role of the Dew Drop Fairy. —Photo by Erich Morse Photography

Toledo Ballet Executive Director Mari Davies was thrilled with the community enthusiasm for the new sets and quality of the production. “In our 75th anniversary season, the training and rehearsing that the Toledo Ballet dancers receive from Lisa Mayer and her faculty all result in a perfect storm of a performance when the curtain opens,” said Ms. Davies. “Our dancers not only acquire superb technique that is showcased on stage; they also learn to virtually inhabit the roles they dance, breathing life into the characters through mime and facial expression. This takes performing to a whole new level beyond the choreography.” Those who braved the weather were not disappointed. The snowy drive to the theater was well worth the effort. Although the Toledo Ballet’s Nutcracker is the nation’s longest running performance, what was old is new again and needs to be on your family’s holiday “must-do list” next year.

Toledo Mud Hens and Toledo Walleye general manager Joe Napoli performs the role of Mother Ginger. –Photo by Brooks Photography

Sylvania Senior Center Jan. Programs The Senior Center hours of operation: Monday 8am-5pm, Tuesday 8am-7:30pm, Wednesday-Friday 8am-5pm Lunch is served from 11:45-12:15 p.m. Mon-Fri; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.05. Make reservation by noon the day before. Tuesday Evening Dinner served from 4:30-5:15, $5.50 per person; make reservation by noon the Friday before. Billiards: Mon-Fri open all day, weekly. Computer Lab: open when classes are not in session. Open Gym: open when classes are not in session Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu, 8-12 noon, weekly Woodshop: Tue, Thu & Fri, 1-3, weekly 1/9

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Men’s Breakfast Group: 2nd Thu, 9-10, monthly Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic: 2nd Thu, 11-12:30, monthly Knitting & Crocheting: Wed 9-11, Fri 2-4, weekly Writer’s Critique: 2nd & 4th Fri, 1:30-3, monthly Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:3012:30, weekly* Quilt Fan-Attics: Mon 9-11:00, weekly Legal Outreach: 2nd Tue, by appointment, monthly Ambassador’s Club: Tue 5:30, “Cuban Food, Music & Culture”, by reservation Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4:15, weekly* Managed Care Advocacy: 3rd Thu, 10:30, monthly

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Bingo: Thu 1-3:00, weekly Scrabble: Fri 1:30-4:30, weekly CLOSED/HOLIDAY Contract Bridge: Tue 12:30-3:30, weekly Bunco: 1st & 3rd Tue 1-3, monthly Movie: Tue 5:30,* Ceramics: Wed 9-11:00, weekly Pinochle: Wed 12:30-3:30, weekly Podiatrist: by appointment Jazzercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 9-10:00, Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30; weekly Sunrise Ladies Group: 4th Mon, 9:3010:30, monthly Cinema Studies Series with Dr. Jan Wahl: Tue 5:30-7:30 Writer’s Group: Wed 1-3:00, weekly Poker: Thu 12-4:00 Bingo: Mon & Thu 1-3:00, weekly Timed Euchre: Mon & Fri, 12:302:30, weekly

*Call for fee and registration • For more info call: 419/885-3913 Sylvania Community Services, a nonprofit agency, manages the Sylvania Senior Center. For a complete listing of all Senior Center activities and programs, visit www.sylvaniaseniorcenter.org and click on Senior Center Newsletter. Sylvania Senior Center • 7140 Sylvania Ave • Sylvania, Ohio 43560

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Toledo Ballet Donors Celebrate New Set

Guest artists Andrei Jouravlev and Olga Pavlova were at the Nutcracker set donor preview party Dec. 13.

Metroparks Executive Director Steven Madewell and his wife Mary Jo enjoyed the festivities at the Stranahan Theater.

Set donors Sara Jane and Bill DeHoff.

Signature Bank donor Susan Morgan.

Nutcracker set donor Jim Stengle enjoyed the unveiling.

Dr. Tom Sodeman and Sylvania resident Sarilee Stuart talked about the upcoming performance.

Sylvania resident and TB board member Jim Hill, who masterminded the entire build of the new set and props, admires the finished product.

Brooks Insurance’s Amanda Geletka, Elizabeth White and Cecile Avery sip their champagne toast to the new set.

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Carla Woodell and her husband, Toledo Ballet’s resident Mother Ginger, Rick Woodell, celebrated the new set.

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Yarn Bombs to blanket downtown Sylvania in February

Michelle Atkinson loves the yarn bomb efforts on her vehicle.

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Michelle Atkinson was inspired by the downtown Toledo yarn bomber and pursued her interest online learning all she could about the new decorative technique. “This is like doing graffiti with permission and that can be reused,” she chuckled. Last August, she decided to do a yarn bomb to celebrate her neighbor’s daughter’s birthday and spent many hours in preparation. “I went out in the middle of the night and covered the porch along with the street sign in front of her home. She was thrilled to see the sight and it made her birthday quite special. However, shortly after, I saw city workers starting to take down the yarn bombs on the street signs. They were very apologetic but said they had complaints and had to remove the work. They allowed me to take down the yarn bombs, which was very thoughtful, as I had spent a lot of time completing the project. Now, I can reuse this work on other projects,” Atkinson said. Despite the frustration of having to remove her work, Atkinson was encouraged by all the positive feedback she received about her yarn bomb. This prompted her to devise a much larger scale project: yarn bomb downtown Sylvania. “Actually, this became sort of a revenge project,” she reflected. “But, yarn bombs make people smile. They are fun, and unexpected,” she said. “Why not cover the downtown Sylvania area for a month and see what can happen,” she reasoned. “February is a slow month and in between seasons. This could be a good way to bring people downtown for a fun experience,” she said. “ Atkinson enlisted help from Sylvania City Councilwoman, Katie Cappellini who brought the Sylvania Community Arts Commission to the project. Cappellini also was able to get approval from Sylvania city administrators for the project. “We have talked with all of the business owners and received permission from most to cover their street scapes including benches, street signs and horse poles,” Atkinson said. “We are also able to cover the city clock, the bell, gazebo, and more,” she pointed out. Each of the yarn bombs is finished with a tag detailing who made the piece and other information such as an artist’s statement, a web site or even a short story about the piece. “This could be the largest yarn bomb ever,” Atkinson said. She plans to contact the Guinness Book of Records to see if the downtown Sylvania yarn bomb would qualify. Several local businesses have also offered financial support for the project, including

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Angela’s Angels & Antiques, Element 112, Harmony In Life and Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath. Atkinson, who is coordinating the entire project with help from the SCAC, has measured all of the street fixtures and now divides her time between gathering yarn for different projects, encouraging those who are making yarn bombs, answering emails from yarn bombers from all around the world, and crocheting her own yarn bomb projects. “So far, we have received a piece made in the Netherlands that will be placed in downtown Sylvania,” Atkinson reported. She anticipates receiving more pieces from yarn bombers across the country and around the world for downtown Sylvania. Meanwhile, Atkinson keeps on crocheting. “I keep a tube of Aspercream handy as I am always picking up my work whenever I have a minute,” she laughed. Atkinson has tackled the gazebo in downtown Sylvania’s pocket park on Maplewood Avenue and Main Street. “The gazebo has eight posts and several benches that will all be covered. This is big,” she explained. “I am encouraging everyone who is participating to do six inch stripes of colors so everything will be coordinated and have a consistent look.” While Atkinson estimates that approximately 30 people are working on the project, she notes that even more volunteers are needed to either knit or crochet the pieces for the downtown scape. “We have 50 horse poles, seven benches, untold street signs, several large pots and much more to cover,” she stated. “We will continue to hold instruction sessions where people can learn how to crochet or knit from those of us who can teach.” Atkinson is looking for help in installing all of the completed work on Feb. 1. “This is a very simple procedure and you do not have to have any needlework skills to help,” she said. Several activities are planned in conjunction with the downtown Sylvania Yarn Bomb including a scavenger hunt. “This just should be fun from start to finish. People will have the opportunity to check out the tags on the yarn bombs to find specific artists’ work,” Atkinson explained. At the end of the month, each piece will be removed, washed and put together as blankets and donated to Sylvania Area Family Services. “People at the Sylvania Senior Center have been very helpful with the entire project and they will be involved with the final project, as well,” Atkinson noted. “This project has many community-enhancing benefits.”

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The Fitness Shack to relocate to South Main Street Dr. Renee Mason, a local OB/GYN physician and one of the founders of The Fitness Shack, along with her partners, Dave Faulkner, Amy Kaiser and Jeanine and David Pariseau, have purchased the property at 5441 South Main St. “This had been a family residence for many years, so the property had to be rezoned for commercial use. We have worked closely with David Garner of the River Centre Foundation and Clinic to create the necessary parking in the rear of the building. We will share a drive from Main Street and will both use the parking in the rear. Dr. Garner has been a wonderful neighbor and so great to work with. We share the same wellness goals to help people get healthy,” Faulkner said. “Also, city administrators helped us with the process. City officials have termed this area on South Main Street ‘wellness corridor’ and seem to be very excited about our progress,” Faulkner added. Following renovations, the group plans to

open The Fitness Shack to offer fitness programming along with nutrition counseling, meal preparation and more. A new commercial kitchen will occupy the downstairs of the existing 1,600-square foot home and the garage will be converted to one studio. ADA accessible bathrooms, including showers, along with a second 1,000 square foot studio will be added to the existing building. The second floor will be used for office space and storage. Dave Koppelman of Poggemeyer designed the new space and Mike White of Buckeye Construction serves as the general contractor for the restoration. “We are looking forward to incorporating all of our programs under one roof,” Mason said. “We will be able to add more classes that we have been designing and with the new space, we will be able to offer two classes at the same time,” she pointed out. In addition to cycling classes, which include bicycling and

weights, a morning mix, toning, introduction to shack and yoga are currently offered. ”We hope to add an after-school class for parents and their children, expand our bicycle and yoga classes along with a beginner program where people become comfortable with what we offer. We have found that people will stick with a program if they find they are having fun,” Mason said. “This is the principle we started the business with. My friends and I found we really looked forward to working out together. We could catch up with each other, have fun and blow off steam. This is the kind of environment we established at the Fitness Shack and one we plan to continue in the new space,” she added. “Nutrition goes hand in hand with fitness programs, so it just makes sense to include this in what we do,” added Faulkner. “In addition to our other certifications, we have both

become safe food certified, which was part of the requirements for the commercial kitchen that is being installed. We will offer nutrition counseling, stressing good eating habits and portion control, and menu planning along with meal preparation and packaging for those clients who wish to participate in this program after we are in the new space,” he said. “I hear from my patients how they have trouble losing weight, are unhappy with their level of fitness or are having trouble managing the stress in their lives. Many have tried different kind of fitness programs and diets and then stop. Amy, who is a hairdresser, hears the same complaints. This was why we opened The Fitness Shack two years ago,” she said. “And, we want to help our clients find out what works best as that is what will get each of them to stick with the program,” she said.

Executive Diner on Main to open downtown

L-R: (Back) Dave Faulkner, of Fitness Shack and Mike White, of Buckeye Real Estate Group, L-R: (Front) Amy Kaiser, Renee Mason and Jeanine Pariseau of Fitness Shack check on construction progress.

Hassan Hassan is eager to finish renovations and to open his restaurant on Main Street.

When Hassan Hassan, owner of the Executive Diner in West Toledo, learned that Paddy Jacks was closing at the end of the year, he talked with his friend, Jen Hurst, Paddy Jacks manager about assuming the lease on the downtown Sylvania location. “I live in Sylvania and had looked for a restaurant location before I purchased the Executive Diner almost three years ago,” Hassan said. “This is a great opportunity for me,” he noted. “I love downtown Sylvania and am excited to open the Executive Diner on Main.” The Executive Diner on Main will open the first of February following renovations to transform the space into a family-friendly eatery. “I want to celebrate Sylvania’s past and use historic photos on the walls. I want to make this restaurant feel homey and comfortable for my guests,” Hassan noted. “We plan to offer the same great food that

has become popular at the Sylvania Avenue diner and a friendly staff who focus on excellent service. We want every customer to feel like a regular,” he said. “And, we want to be part of the downtown community and support local organizations as we are and do at the Sylvania Avenue diner.” Hassan said he grew up in restaurants learning every aspect of the business, from waiting on tables to cooking and developing recipes of his own. “However, I love diners,” he admitted. Hassan plans to bring many of his popular menu items to the new restaurant including some of the original Mexican and Mediterranean dishes, such as chorizo, eggs and salsa, Yucatan eggs or Greek omelets, he has created along with the regular breakfast and lunch fare. “Unlike most diners, we also serve Bloody Marys and mimosas and other bar items,” Hassan reported.

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The Next Sweet Thing to open in Mayberry Square

L-R: Jennifer Haley and her mother Luanne Haley are looking forward to their Jan. 20 grand opening.

Pastry chef Jennifer Haley, who confesses to having always been into pastries and cookies, happened to add a mint to a chocolate-covered cookie. When she looked at it, she thought it resembled a reindeer. Soon, she had created an entire cast of Christmas cookie characters with just a change of

chocolate and facial features. Termed “almost too cute to eat,” the Christmas character cookies led the way for an entire repertoire of animals and characters to celebrate every season and occasion. “One thing has led to another. My mother took the Christmas cookies to Highland School last

year and I received several orders because of that. John Duwve, Sylvan principal, learned about the cookies and ordered a whole group of animal character cookies for the school’s Right to Read Week. “Since the cookies have a long shelf life and are shippable, many customers have ordered them to be shipped all over the country,” she reported. Haley has found a growing market for her cast of characters, along with her specialized cakes, cheesecakes, sugar cookies and more, that she had been creating out of a borrowed commercial kitchen on a part-time basis. To accommodate the growing business, she and her mother, Luanne, decided to join forces and open a retail location. “We had been looking for space when we discovered the bakery that was for sale in Mayberry Square,” she noted. “This is perfect. The space is great and we have just freshened up the decor to create our own environment. All of the business owners in Mayberry have been very welcoming.” Haley said.

In addition to the character cookies, a full menu of bakery items from donuts to custom-designed cakes, cupcakes and pastries will be available. “Everything Jennifer creates is as delicious to eat as it is enjoyable to see,” her mother offered. The Haleys have planned a Jan. 20 grand opening. In addition to the noon ribbon cutting, the Haleys are planning a special celebration for their neighbor, one-year-old Kelsie Cousino, their good friend and neighbor’s child, who has been diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Williams Syndrome. Her heart has been greatly affected and she needs reconstructive surgery to her pulmonary arteries and repair to aneurysms that have developed. Kelsie is a candidate for a specialized surgery at the Boston Children’s Hospital. Ten percent of all sales on Jan. 20 will be donated to her cause, and snowflakes to create a “Blizzard for Kelsie” are also being sold at the bakery.

Signature Bank N.A. promotions announced Signature Bank, N.A. has announced the promotions of Carol A. Savage and Robert D. Shamy. Savage has been named executive vice president. She was an original founder of the Bank and has been instrumental in building its success, Savage leads the operations department. She was appointed to the board of directors in 2011. Shamy was named senior vice president. He was an original employees of Signature

Bank and began his career as a commercial loan officer. Signature Bank, N.A. was founded in April, 2002 and has focused on providing its clients with distinctive, personal service that caters to the banking needs of the community’s businesses and professionals. The bank has over 100 employees and has earned a 5 Star, superior rating from Bauer Financial, Inc.

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Ground broken for new Sylvania area GenoaBank “We are ringing in the New Year with GenoaBank,” stated Martin Sutter, GenoaBank's president and CEO following a ground-breaking ceremony at 5501 Monroe St. Monday, Dec. 30. Sutter was joined by GenoaBank’s Board President Ron Gladiuex and other board members, banking personnel, clients, Sylvania Township Trustees John Jennewine and Neal Mahoney and Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce members to hear Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber offer a welcoming cry before shovels touched the ground. According to Sutter, the Delventhal Company will serve as the general contractor for the $2.4 million project designed by Mike Duket of Duket Architects. The 4,200 squarefoot facility will feature the signature GenoaBank blue roof, three drive-through lanes and an ATM lane. “The interior will be bright and welcoming,” Duket offered. “We anticipate construction to be complete in mid summer,” said Steve Delventhal, president and CEO of The Delventhal Company. “We have wanted to open a banking center in the Sylvania area and have been looking for the appropriate location for some time,” Sutter noted. “When the Sylvania Township Fire

Department was relocated, we realized this location would be ideal for us. However, there were lots of steps we had to take to make this all happen.” Sutter credits a great deal of assistance from David Gronbach of ABC Warehouse who had purchased the .8 acre site after the fire department moved. “We had to have a bit more land to make this site work for us, and we were able to acquire the necessary 1.5 acres we needed for the building from ABC Warehouse. This company is a great neighbor,” Sutter said. “We knew that we would have to make the site a bit larger to attract the right buyer,” Gronbach said. “We were able to do that and we are very pleased that GenoaBank is building here.” In addition, the city of Toledo, ODOT and Sylvania Township were involved with utilities, roadwork and rezoning in the transaction. “Everyone was very helpful and good to work with,” Sutter said. “Our locally owned community bank suits the demographics of Sylvania and Sylvania Township. This is a good fit for all of us,” Sutter added. “We are excited to have GenoaBank here. It is an active participant in each of the commu-

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“I started my real estate career selling residential real estate with The Danberry Company over 30 years ago. Then, after a short time in real estate development in Florida, I returned to northwest Ohio and joined the Danberry commercial division, which launched my career in commercial real estate,” said Mike Scannell. “I have come full circle and now I am back with the Danberry commercial team. Tim Schlachter, who heads the team, is a great guy who is very knowledgeable and has great

business savvy. I am also happy to be affiliated with the rest of the team, many of whom I have worked with in the past. The Danberry Company has built a very recognizable brand in the community and I am pleased to be part of this team as we continue to grow,” he said. Before joining The Danberry Company, Scannell served as an advisor for Sperry Van Ness/Investec Realty specializing in retail leasing, sales, acquisitions and investment property marketing. He also had served as an owner/managing broker for a local real estate and development firm for two years. Through the years, Scannell has garnered experience in commercial sales, management and property management. He is also a licensed Ohio commercial appraiser. Scannell was a successful high school athlete and a member of The Ohio State University's football team playing for Coach Woody Hayes. Scannell was a member of two Big Ten Championship teams and participated in two Rose Bowl games. Scannell credits his athletic experiences with the development of his work ethic, character and the importance he places on teamwork, Scannell earned a bachelor’s degree in business from OSU. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, and the Toledo, state and national boards of Realtors®.

Area CPA firms merge Locally owned CPA firms Davenport, Hanf & Company, LLC, (DHC) and Wexler and White, Inc., are combining their practices as of Jan. 1. The combined firm will operate under the DHC name and will be located in DHC’s office at 28276 Kensington Lane, Perrysburg, Ohio. The merger will result in a firm with more than 30 employees. Wexler and White, Inc.’s six employees were located in the Spitzer Building in downtown Toledo for over 30 years. The combination supports DHC’s desire to add staffing and capabilities that will benefit its clients. It is also consistent with the firm’s strategy to work with firms such as Wexler and White, Inc., to ensure a smooth transition of their business, with their clients continuing to receive uninterrupted, exemplary service.

Larry Davenport, senior partner at DHC, said, “We are excited to partner with Jack White and his team. Wexler and White, Inc.’s reputation is second-to-none, as is evidenced by its many long-standing client relationships.” DHC is a client services firm specializing in financial, operational and organizational development. DHC provides practical advice, based on actual business experience, for enlightened organizations.

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nities where it has branch offices. GenoaBank will be a great asset to our community,” noted John Jennewine, Sylvania Township Trustees’ president. “And, this construction of the new facility will be very beneficial for Monroe Street.”

GenoaBank, founded in 1902 and headquartered in Genoa, Ohio, has banking centers in Rossford, Maumee, Millbury, Oregon and Maumee. The new full-service banking center will have a staff of approximately 10 to 15 people.

L-R: John Jennewine and Neal Mahoney, Sylvania Township trustees, Martin Sutter, GenoaBank president, Ron Gladieux, GenoaBank board president, Pat Nowak, Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce executive director, Nate Zachman, attorney, Steve Delventhal, Delventhal Company president and CEO, Tom Koepfler, Delventhal Company, Mike Duket, Duket Architects and Mike Lieber, Sylvania town crier, participated in the recent ground-breaking ceremony.

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Remarkable Resident Kathleen Waldie-Mierzwiak BY MARY HELEN DARAH Author Anne Lamott once wrote, “You will lose someone you can’t live without, and your heart will be badly broken, and the bad news is that you never completely get over the loss of your beloved. But this is also the good news. They live forever in your broken heart that doesn’t seal back up. And you come through. It’s like having a broken leg that never heals perfectly—that still hurts when the weather gets cold, but you learn to dance with the limp.” I have a feeling Kathleen WaldieMierzwiak will be “limping” when she has to say goodbye to 2-year-old Achiga who has claimed a permanent residence in her heart. Kathleen Waldie-Mierzwiak, a registered nurse, has been exposed to numerous acts of medical charity thanks to her employer Dr. James Hunyadi. An opportunity to house and care for a little boy from Haiti with severe medical needs presented itself and, to her surprise, she and her husband Dave volunteered. “My husband was 100 percent on board as well as were all of our children,” says WaldieMierzwiak. “Achiga had a colostomy at birth

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due to a rare defect. In Haiti, he would be ostracized in his Haitian culture for having health issues and not being ‘normal’ and he most likely would have died from infection.” One long pregnancy Waldie-Mierzwiak equates the effort it took getting Achigo into the U.S to “one very long pregnancy.” There were continuous issues with the Haitian government. “Having his birth certificate state he was a girl was a small concern compared to the lack of colostomy supplies available in Haiti,” she said. Vanessa Carpenter, Director and Founder of Angel Missions Haiti accompanied Achiga on the plane ride to the U.S. “Vanessa made a makeshift colostomy bag

out of a plastic baggie and duct tape,” recalls Waldie-Mierzwiak. “Security at the Haitian airport ripped it off. The pilot wasn’t going to let him on the plane and the passengers complained because he stunk. Thankfully, after a great deal of begging, he made it to Columbus, Ohio where we picked him up.” A whole new world Achiga, who arrived shoeless in March of 2013, had to adjust to cold weather, new food, and a new family and their pet, a 130-pound German shepherd. Another difficult adjustment was being alone at night. Achiga was accustomed to living in a 10-foot x10-foot room with seven people. “We moved his crib

by the door so he could see us those first several nights,” says Waldie-Mierzwiak. The young boy had to adapt to new surroundings once again when he had his first surgery in May of last year. “Achiga’s surgery had unexpected complications that required another emergency surgery. This lead to a three week hospitalization in the pediatric intensive care unit of Toledo Children’s Hospital. Sending photo’s via email to his mother was heartbreaking, but she needed to know how serious his condition was. We chose to have him baptized not knowing if he had ever been. Fr. Doyle from St. John’s Jesuit assured us he could baptize him.” Thankfully, Achiga pulled through and has since had his last surgery in which the colostomy was reversed and he may defecate through the anus that was surgically constructed. “He now goes to the bathroom like a ‘big boy’ although he must go 15-20 times a day.” Having to say goodbye Waldie-Mierzwiak and her husband will soon be taking Achiga home to his family in Haiti. Waldie-Mierzwiak and her husband have been told that his parents may offer him to them so that he may have a better life in the U.S. “We are often asked, how you are going to say goodbye? The answer is I don’t know. We just remind ourselves that our heartache will be paled by his family’s joy to have their son home and healthy,” says Waldie-Mierzwiak. “We are committed to helping this family and Achiga by funding their education - there is no public education in Haiti; and to help rebuild their home that was destroyed in the 2010 earthquake.” When asked if she would host another child, Waldie-Mierzwiak replied, “I’m not sure, I will have to wait and see how my heart heals. Knowing and loving this little boy has changed me forever; my faith is deeper, my vision is clearer and my love is deeper. Achiga has made us better people and I can’t think of a better gift to receive from this little boy who trusted us to care and love him. Looking back, I am so blessed that we were not shackled by fear of the unknown and willingly opened our hearts and home to him. Otherwise, we would have never experienced the great love of Achiga.” A fundraiser is being held Jan. 10 at Olander Nederhouser Community Hall from 7 to 10 p.m. to benefit Angel Missions Haiti to help children like Achiga receive medical care in the U.S. For more information or tickets call 419/351-3611.

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Boys and Girls Talk With Santa In Sylvania SYLVANIA HISTORICAL VILLAGE Needs Volunteers To Bring The Past To Life! • Unique, hands-on activities • Our developed programs are fun & easy to present • Flexible schedules – fall, spring, & special events like Fossil Fest, Fall Festival & Holiday Happenings • Period clothing provided • Fun, friendly atmosphere • Opportunities for students to earn service hours

For info call the Sylvania Historical Village at 419/882-4865 or e-mail hist.village@sylvania.sev.org Thomas Ison had a long list to discuss with Santa. Santa and Mrs. Claus were at the Sylvan Heritage Museum Dec. 12 and 19 to talk with boys and girls.

Troy Ruetz spoke about his Christmas wishes to Santa at the Sylvania Heritage Museum on a Thursday evening.

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Winter Fun in the Snow, Sylvania-Style

Gabby Gunther and Jordan Dirkman enjoyed the fresh air and visiting the Manor House on the grounds of Wildwood Preserve Metropark.

Graham Scott gives a helping hand to Gabriel on the Northview hill.

Danny Nusbaum and Bryce and Brenden Behan decided to dig a tunnel in the big snow drift at the top of Northview hill as others spent their time sledding.

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Ella and Emily Freeman enjoyed their time sledding at Northview hill.

Josh Wipf, Kyle Jones and Chase Adams were busy shoveling the walk following the first big snowfall.

Rozsa Yakumithis and Morgan and Alyssa Cravens enjoyed the lights at the Toledo Zoo.

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Attendee and Wildwood Metropark volunteer Germaine Kirk was the first to hang her resolution for the upcoming year on the 'resolution tree.'

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New positions established at Lourdes University As assistant vice president for Institutional Planning, Michelle Rable will play an integral role in key university projects and institutional assessment, in addition to retaining her role as registrar. Since 2000, she has served as Lourdes’ registrar, overseeing a number of vital institutional functions including FERPA compliance, student registration, assessment of tuition and fees, class scheduling, curricula data, final degree audits, and diploma distribution. She also serves as advisor to the student organiza-

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Feel the lightning storms at Jupiter and walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would visitors choose? The program is showing at 7 p.m. on Saturdays Jan. 18 and 25 and Feb. 15 and 22. Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for children under 12 and for Lourdes students presenting their student ID. Shows at the Appold Planetarium are limited to 50 and often sell out. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Laura Megeath, Appold Planetarium coordinator, email planetarium@lourdes.edu or call at 419/5178897.

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private university education in this region, we are cognizant of the importance enrollment and assessment play in our institution’s success. With these appointments, Lourdes is poised to recruit top students and professionals from our region and across the globe,” adds Dr. Livingston. Rooted in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, Lourdes University offers baccalaureate degrees in more than 30 academic majors as well as graduate degrees in business, education, liberal studies, nursing, organizational leadership, and theology. Community outreach programs include the Appold Planetarium, the Center for Science Education and the Environment, and Lifelong Learning. A member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Lourdes students can also compete in a variety of men’s and women’s sports. Named a “Best in the Midwest” college by the Princeton Review, Lourdes University is a nationally accredited, veteran and transferfriendly institution offering a variety of student scholarships. Discover Lourdes online at www.lourdes.edu or by phone at 419/8853211.

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students enrolled in the two-week session will have the opportunity to work with the staff of Sylvania Area Family Services to create, implement and close three beneficial projects for the agency. “I got the idea to do a real project to facilitate student learning by talking with a friend I try to bring real life experiences into the classroom, however, project management is a challenge because projects cost money. My friend and I came up with the idea of a sponsor,” she related. “I wanted to involve the Sylvania community as I feel that Lourdes and Sylvania in partnership would accomplish great things for the area,” she said. Dr. Galdeen approached the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce who agreed to be the sponsor. “Now, it is up to the students to create and complete the projects within two weeks,” she said. The class runs from Jan. 6 through Jan. 17. Students attend Monday through Friday from 5:45 to 9:45 p.m. The projects will be wrapped up on Jan. 15 or 16 and presented to chamber and SAFS representatives. The accelerated January or “J” session runs from Monday, Jan. 6 to Friday, Jan. 17, ending just before Spring Semester, which begins on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Students are permitted to take one J session three-credit hour course per academic year. Students may decide to take a J Session course to accelerate their degree progress, or they may decide to participate in J Session to lighten their academic course load during the spring semester.

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Volunteer Trail Patrol TOPS is looking for volunteers that enjoy walking, interacting with the public, and spending time in our parks! Opportunities are available to be an additional pair of eyes in our parks. If you are interested, please contact Robin Parker at rparker@olanderpark.com or 419.882.8313 ext. 34

Employment Opportunities There may be snow on the ground, but at TOPS we are already thinking of Spring! Applications will be accepted for positions including lifeguards, cashiers, conservation crew, and gate attendants until February 21, 2014. Please visit our website at www.olanderpark.com/pages/employment.htm to download an application.

5HDGHUÂˇV 7KHDWHU Thursdays, January 16 to March 13, 4:30 to 6:30pm Saturday, March 15, Dress Rehearsal Sunday March 16, Live Performance Olander Park, Gorman Nature Education Center Kiddos in 2nd through 7th grades can join Maureen Schell of ECO Discovery! for this annual performance experience. Come and learn how easy it is to be part of a live theater production. Meet every Thursday to select readings, practice acting, design and make props and set up staging. Invite friends and family to the live performance on March 16.

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Fighting the Flab

At ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club BY MARY HELEN DARAH I have put on a bit of weight; a double digit amount if truth be told. A combination of going off cancer meds (everything tastes amazing now), busy schedule, and being in a profession that offers free food, formed the “perfect storm” toward my current need for stretch pants. After hearing “You don’t look as heavy as you do on TV” and being told to put on a “slimming garment” before a recent charity style show while already wearing Spanx, I knew I needed to call in the professionals. I managed to get away from the computer screen and the latest PBS English drama to land at the entrance of ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club. The first thing I noticed about the facility was that every employee seemed to possess the “nice gene.” I would feel comfortable asking the staff questions of which I usually have many. I also was aware of and, frankly, envious as a person with four young adults living under her roof, the cleanliness of the facility. The machines, exercise mats, pool, and locker room were well kept. I was expecting a “gym smell” of equal parts testosterone, sweat and athletic socks, but none was detected. I sent my daughter, and former competitive swimmer, to take a plunge in the pool and report back while I spent time with Suzette Valiton, general manager of ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club, to get the “skinny” on all the facility has to offer. Valiton has been with the club for over 13 years. “I said to myself when this place first opened that I would work here one day and here I am,” Valiton says. She recently won a regional award from the Medical Fitness Association. The Rising Star Award is given for leadership and development of clinical exercise programs in a medical fitness facility. I was extremely surprised at the amount of offerings for all fitness levels. Valiton informed me that members range from athletes wanting to improve their performance to people like me who simply find moving toward workout equipment, instead of a pantry, a huge accomplishment. There are group exercise classes that range in intensity from a senior sculpting class to the new Insanity class. “We offer the gentle to the extreme including Yoga, Pilates, and Spinning. A Titleist Golf Training performance program is also available. We are the only club in the area that has Titleist II golf

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fitness instructors,” Valiton said. Many of the programs are offered to non-members on a limited basis. Non-members may enjoy massage, swim lessons, kid’s birthday parties, and the golf program. Another program offered to the public is Scrpt4Fitness, a medically based, 60-day, small group exercise program. Participants need a physician’s referral. The cost is $60. One of the nicest amenities is the pool. “Our pool is well used and our swim lessons are very popular,” says Valiton. The pool received a very positive review from my daughter who gave it a “thumbs up” for cleanliness, temperature, and having clear lane markers. The club also has a Kids Club that features supervised childcare for children ages six months to 13 years in a secure and friendly environment. There are also quarterly special events for children and adults to enjoy. After an afternoon of getting “pumped” that ended with a steam and sauna, I actually felt that fighting the flab and getting fit could actually be FUN. ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club is located at 2865 N Reynolds Rd. Suite 100. It is open Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sat. and Sun. from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. For information call 419/539-0235 or visit promedica.org/wildwoodathleticclub.

Suzette Valiton, general manager of ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club, assists the Savvy Sylvanian on one of the machines.

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SYLVANIA HISTORICAL VILLAGE Needs Volunteers To Bring The Past To Life! • Unique, hands-on activities • Our developed programs are fun & easy to present • Flexible schedules – fall, spring, & special events like Fossil Fest, Fall Festival & Holiday Happenings • Period clothing provided • Fun, friendly atmosphere • Opportunities for students to earn service hours

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Local children’s charities receive grants from Marathon Classic The Marathon Classic Presented by Owens Corning & O-I recently presented $378,000 to 23 northwest Ohio children’s charities including Sylvania Area Family Services who received $25,000 as a result of this year’s tournament. Other groups receiving funds include:-Ronald McDonald House of NW Ohio, $25,000; Jamie Farr Scholarship Fund, $27,000; ADAMHS, $10,000; Bittersweet Farms, $25,000; Blanchard Valley Health System, $15,000; Challenged Champions Equestrian Center, $15,000; Children’s Mentoring Connection, $6,300; Clothe-A-Child, $2,500; Council on Domestic Violence, $8,820; Dental Center of Northwest Ohio, $12,000; Diabetes Youth Services, $25,000; First Step, $10,500; Hancock County Center for Safe & Healthy Children, $25,000; Imagination Station, $25,000; Putnam County Board of

Development DisabiltiesD/Brookhill, $2,000; Serenity Farms, $25,000; Special Olympics Ohio, 5,000; Tiffin Seneca Public Library, $4,200; Tiffin Seneca Teen Center, $13,680; Together We Can Make A Difference, $25,000; Toledo Hearing & Speech Center, 25,000; and Toledo SeaGate Food Bank, $21,000. With this year’s contributions, the tournament has now contributed $8.1 million to 100+ northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan children’s charities since 1984. “We are excited that deserving charities in northwest Ohio received funds that will strengthen the region through the services they provide to children and families in need.” stated Toledo Classic Inc. Board Chairman, Richard Hylant. “This is truly a great community event and we are thankful

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Organizers of the Medical Mutual Glass City Marathon have announced a major course change to its Owens Corning Half Marathon. “In order for us to accommodate the increase in the field, we felt it was very necessary to change the course to allow for more race participants,” said Clint McCormick, race director. The 38th Annual Medical Mutual Glass City Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, April 28. The Owens Corning Half Marathon has sold out in early March for the past four years. The Medical Mutual Glass City Marathon is known for being one of the 25 fastest courses in the nation and acts as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Race participants are encouraged to register early to ensure that they secure their spot in this time-honored event. Normal and late registration is available until April 26, 2014. No registrations will be accepted on race day. For more information and to register visit: glasscitymarathon.org. The 2014 Medical Mutual Glass City Marathon is a family event offering multiple runs to fit every level of participant including a Marathon, Owens Corning Half Marathon, 5Person Marathon Relay, 5K and the Findley Davies Kid’s Marathon. Dave’s Performance Footgear is once again the official training team for the marathon and half marathon. The training runs provide heart rate coaching and support to help you accomplish your running goal. The Medical Mutual Glass City Marathon is sponsored by Medical Mutual, Owens Corning, The University of Toledo, The Toledo Blade, Cumulus, Buckeye Cablesystem Sports Network, Metroparks Toledo, Dave's Running and Findley Davies. The Medical Mutual Glass City Marathon is produced by the Toledo Roadrunners Club. The Toledo Roadrunners

Club is a private 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that organizes several local running events and supports camaraderie through friends who share a lifestyle of fitness enthusiasm. For more information regarding additional Toledo Roadrunner events, please visit www.toledoroadrunners.org.

Toledo game store hosts ‘Magic the Gathering’ On Saturday, Jan. 18, Checkmate Games & Hobbies will host northwest Ohio’s firstever Pro Tour Qualifier event for “Magic: The Gathering.” This tournament gaming event will determine the region’s qualifier for the national Pro Tour competition “Journey into Nyx,” held May 16 to 18 in Atlanta, Georgia. Checkmate’s Pro Tour Qualifier (PTQ) will take place in Sylvania at American Legion Post 468, 5580 Centennial Road,. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. The registration fee for the event is $25. “Magic: The Gathering,” the unprecedentedly-popular card game, was developed by game designers Wizards of the Coast in 1993 and acquired by Hasbro in 1999. Today, there are over 12 million active players of the game throughout the world and Hasbro reports it as the biggest brand in their games portfolio. The PTQ will also feature Side Events beginning at 1 p.m. with an additional entry fee of $12; the prize is a “From the Vault: Twenty” set of “Magic” cards.

to all of our sponsors, volunteers, spectators and LPGA players who continue to play such a vital role in its success.” The 2013 Marathon Classic champion Beatriz Recari will defend her title July 1420, 2014 at Highland Meadows Golf Club.

All four rounds of the tournament will once again be internationally televised live by The Golf Channel. It was also announced that next year’s tournament will benefit 22 northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan children’s charities.

Baseball camps planned Owens Community College Owens Community College is hosting a six-week baseball camp starting Jan. 12. Owens head coach Del Young will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to six players per coach. Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and base running. Proceeds from the program benefit amateur baseball in Toledo. Space is limited.

Genoa High School Genoa High School is hosting a six-week baseball camp starting Jan. 19. Genoa head coach Ron Rightnowar will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to six players per coach. Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and base running. Proceeds from the program benefit amateur baseball in Genoa. Space is limited. Registration for both camps is under way. Visit www.USBaseballAcademy.com, or call toll-free 866/622-4487.

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Chamber Students Honored Southview senior Timothy Lee and Northview senior Dominik Konik were honored at the December Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon. They were joined by Sylvania School Superintendent Brad Rieger, Southview's assistant principal Dave Minard, and Northview principal Steve Swaggerty.

Danielle Bonfiglio was thrilled to greet cousin Airman First Class Mark Skala, who came home for Christmas. This had been Danielle’s Christmas wish in her letter to Santa in the Dec. 18 issue of Sylvania AdVantage.

Sylvania Area Chamber announces annual scholarship program The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce announced its annual scholarship program for Sylvania area high school seniors. Two nonrenewable $2,000 scholarships are awarded to two graduating high school seniors who are residents within the Sylvania School district and are planning to attend an accredited postsecondary institution. Last year almost over 50 entries were received for the scholarship, which was judged on leadership, school experience and an essay on “what being a Sylvania student has meant to you.” Applications can be obtained by visiting the guidance offices at local Sylvania public and

private high schools, by calling 419/882-2135 or by visiting www.sylvaniachamber.org. The application may be emailed in care of lglover@sylvaniachamber.org. Completed, typewritten applications may be mailed and must be postmarked no later than Feb. 14 to: Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Attn: Scholarship Committee, 5632 N. Main St., Sylvania, Ohio 43560. A specially appointed scholarship committee will judge the Sylvania school applicants. Winners will be announced at the annual Member/Guest Chamber luncheon May 6, at the Sylvania Country Club.

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Weight loss works in small steps If your doctor has advised you to lose a relatively large amount of weight (25 pounds or more), don’t get hung up on that number. According to new research, losing just 10 percent of your body weight can be as beneficial to your health as dropping 40 or 50 pounds. The study, published in the October issue of the American Journal of Public Health, reports that overweight people who lose and keep off 10 percent of their body weight greatly increase their life expectancy and reduce their risk of coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke and diabetes. “Most people think they need get their body weight down to the point where they look like a professional athlete in order to derive any health benefits,” says study co-author David Thompson, Ph.D., a health economist at Policy

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COMPASS Corporation for Recovery Services and the Zepf Center have merged services. Led by Zepf Center CEO Jennifer Moses, the two organizations now form the largest mental health and substance abuse treatment agency in northwest Ohio. The merger combines the resources of the two nonprofit agencies. COMPASS Corporation for Recovery Services will operate as a division of Zepf Center. Together, the two agencies will offer a cohesive organization of behavioral healthcare to address the needs of individuals with mental health and substance use issues. Included in these services is program development and

expansion of services including mental health and children’s alcohol and other drug services. “We are excited to join forces with COMPASS and expand care and treatment to those who need it in northwest Ohio, particularly here in Lucas County,” Moses said. “Our timing is optimized by the planned expansion of Medicaid services in Ohio through Governor Kasich, which will help us reach even more of those in need.” The Zepf Center Board of Director's has seated five new members, all of which are transitioning from the COMPASS Corporation for Recovery Services Board of Directors.

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JANET AMID THE STARS SPEAK HAPPY 2014 New years, fresh beginnings, a time of renewal. Once again we are reminded of the passing of time, and the quiet realization that life is always in a constant motion. Let us celebrate 2014. Astrologically speaking, the Winter Solstice starts off with the Sun’s annual transit in the earthy, Saturn-ruled sign of Capricorn conjunct Pluto and transiting Venus. In addition, its ruler planet Saturn continues in the moneyoriented sign of Scorpio until Dec. 2014, representing a period of personal achievement and maturity. Saturn’s transit through Scorpio presents a period of dissection, a time to study ourselves from the inside out. Specifically speaking, this is a time to unearth issues from the past, take control of our lives, and master our own direction. A sense of being or feeling free only occurs when one has taken personal responsibility. Saturn, in mutual reception with transiting Pluto (Saturn rules Capricorn, and Pluto is in Capricorn; Pluto rules Scorpio, and Saturn is now in Scorpio), can be a blessing in disguise, as it forces us to unite within ourselves and prevail over the negative patterns from the past. It allows for Saturn’s influence to become more digestible. In addition, Jupiter, the planet of chance, opportunity and growth, now transiting in the emotional Moon-ruled sign of Cancer until summer 2014, brings forth a sense of emotional clarity, stronger intuition, imagination and compassion on a higher level. Also, it will instinctively bring forth family ties, comfort and friendships. For many, this is considered to be a time of rebirth, as we begin to take charge of our lives, creating a stronger foundation as we begin to attract prosperity. Also, Saturn’s influence in harmony to transiting Jupiter lends stability with regards to everyday interactions. The harmonious blend of this aspect

provides us with optimism as well as common sense where money or career matters are concerned. However, on the flipside, with Jupiter in opposition to transiting Pluto and the transiting Sun, we may find ourselves up in arms about where our future lies, as a slight feeling of insecurity prevails. However, perception plays a key role in how we handle the influences. Moreover, Venus, the planet of pleasure and play, is now in the structured, earthy sign of Capricorn, where it will remain for a while due to the December/January retrograde phase. When Venus is in Capricorn, it reinforces our sense of security, yet in a more dignified, structured way. It brings with it a sense of integrity and awareness that above all brings reality and focus into our everyday lives. In the goat sign of Capricorn, her balance to transiting Neptune brings forth the clarity of spirituality as well as stability. Venus in Capricorn merely reminds us that everything has purpose, that there is a reason for all that exists. This is a no nonsense sign, with a sense of true commitment. No frills, no fantasy, just a down right meat and potatoes, let’s get to the bottom of it all sign. Those born under the sign of Libra, Aries, Cancer and Capricorn are most affected by this transit. For others where it falls in your chart will determine its influence. Venus is in retrograde Dec. 20, 2013, through Jan. 31, 2014. When Venus is in retrograde, it creates a pause in our everyday living. A retrograde forces us to sit back and reevaluate our everyday life. It can affect how we handle our money, our values, our relationships, personal as well as work related. It is the catalyst for our internal compass. This may be a time where you retreat and hide, or on the flipside* you may find yourself more outgoing and in the limelight. Life at this time can be challenging; it’s how you react to the influence that counts. Anything that has been buried or hidden suddenly surfaces: a secret romance, hidden money, feelings about someone or something. It’s a time to really be at the top of your game.

Meet Achiga Achiga is 2 years old. He came to the U.S. for life saving surgeries. Achiga is one of many children that Angel Missions Haiti has brought to the U.S. for medical care. Without help many of these children would not survive. Donations have allowed Achiga and other children to receive medical care that is not possible in Haiti.

100% of donations go directly to Angel Missions Haiti to enable Achiga and other children to come to the U.S. for life saving surgeries, education, and housing. Donations are tax deductible. Where:

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Olander Nederhouser Community Hall Sylvania, Ohio January 10, 2014 7pm - 11pm 50/50 Raffle- Prizes vary between cash and gifts in the hourly drawings Silent Auction- Disney World vacation OSU package Autographed sports items and much more!

$10.00 admission, cash bar, food, and entertainment by “It’s Essential” Share in our goal to aid these children from Haiti to wellness. *Other donations can be made directly to Angel Missions Haiti. For further information call Kathleen at 419.351.3611

Also, the month of January 2014 brings with it two new moons. On Jan. 1, 2014, a new moon will occur in the Saturn-ruled sign of Capricorn conjunct the Sun in Capricorn. On Jan. 30, the new moon will take place in the friendly, receptive, independent sign of Aquarius. A new moon is a time where we reorganize our lives, we create more structure, we implement new ideas. However, as Venus retrogrades conjuncts the new moon on Jan. 1, opposite transiting Jupiter in Cancer, we may find ourselves feeling very pulled in so many directions. Not the best time to make major decisions, whether job related or personal. You’re better off to wait until after Jan. 31. Aries (March 24 - April 20) Self preservation in the work place is the key point this month, as Venus retrogrades the zenith part of your chart. Work matters take on a more sensitive nature, and you find yourself spinning out of control, and feeling less grounded. During this period it would be wise to address unresolved matters head on; however, pace yourself when doing so. It is really up to you to create a balancing act. Taurus (April 21 - May 21) A liaison between Neptune and Uranus in your house of career adds a spark to your everyday affairs. Also, the influence of the transiting Sun and Venus intensifies your everyday outlook on life. A strong cycle for deep awareness. A very strong alliance with transiting Mars, as your personal sense of self begins to experience change. The desire to move forward and make necessary changes are well indicated. Gemini (May 22 - June 21) Financially speaking, you may be feeling a bit over loaded for the next few months, as the planetary influences are at odds with your natal Sun. Specifically speaking, you may be forced to buckle down with your resources as Venus retrogrades your money house. Also, friendships and close ties could be at a favorable, yet highly charged time as you prepare to make the changes you have been longing for. Always remember, without pain, there is no gain. Cancer (June 22 - July 23) Venus traveling through your relationship house may bring unresolved issues to the surface. It’s important during this time to not stir the pot; Instead just coast for the next month or so. More importantly this could be a period where people from the past may suddenly resurface. Leo (July 24 - Aug. 23) With all the cosmos forces, specifically Venus retrograde, instigating challenges, it’s important to keep a clear view on what’s taking place around you. In addition, health matters need to be the focus for the next few months. Time to take serious stock of yourself.

Virgo (Aug 24 - Sept 23) Use this time wisely, as your instincts are at their peak. For the next few months or so, you may find yourself feeling more in control, and less likely to be swayed by the opinions of others. Also, an interesting time for speculation, with Venus in retrograde. However, maintain a sense of reality. Libra (Sep. 23 - Oct. 23) With Venus retrograde you may find yourself overwhelmed by family and friends. This is a good time to take stock of your own needs, a good period to create closure for yourself. It’s also a good cycle for you in areas of personal awareness. Though challenges emanate, you are in a most resourceful cycle. Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) As secretive as you may be, you may find yourself a bit more outspoken and to the point as Venus retrogrades your area of chat. Also be aware of driving during this transit, as auto issues or extra expenditures may occur. Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) As the next few months open up to you, you may find yourself feeling lifted as well as renewed. This newfound energy will bring forth all your much needed hopes. Jupiter, your ruler, at odds with your Sun may force you to get yourself going in the right direction. Opportunity is a given; however, be well aware of temptation. Take heed when dealing with money matters as Venus retrogrades your money house. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Financial matters are the key point for the next few months or so as Venus retrogrades in your own sign. The most important thing to remember is to keep all your resources in order. If possible seek the changes necessary in improving what needs to be finalized. In addition, personal relationships may be chaotic as well as unpredictable as Venus and Jupiter in opposition can create unexpected hurdles. Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) With so much activity taking place in your area of thought, specifically Venus retrograde, you would do well to utilize what is given to you. Be ever so optimistic, the path is yours to take. Also, unexpected surprises could suddenly surface during this transit. And your creative side may unfold, while your inventive, unconventional side takes root. Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20) By listening to your heart and soul, you will always know which way you should turn specifically with regard to friendships as Venus retrogrades your area of personal connections. In addition, so many new changes within the last few years have caused you to seek out selfunderstanding; a good period to get on the right path. Know that the path that you take will only allow you to make better and more promising choices.

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M IKE JONES TOWNSHIP TOPICS Zoning Verification Letters Fees Sylvania Township trustees have approved a $50 fee for some zoning verification letters at the request of the township zoning department. Daryl Graus, manager of the department, told trustees that as the economy has picked up his office has been getting an increasing number of such requests. He added that the fee isn’t meant to be assessed for a simple letter that might describe current zoning and what can be built on a particular lot. He said, however, if the request requires a significant amount of research the fee will be charged for the verification letter. In some instances, he noted, the requests include a need for all past zoning changes, any violations on the history of the land and any variances that were ever allowed. He noted that nearby townships already charge a fee for zoning verification letters. Iron Man Contest The well-established Iron Man competition is in October in Hawaii. The Ironman Competition for Sylvania Township employees will reflect the real thing, but rules a little less strict for those who are somewhat other than world-class athletes. The running, cycling and swimming of the Hawaii event can either be performed or entrants to the local competition can have their walking steps translated into those activities. This is the third annual physical challenge mounted by the township’s wellness committee. Earlier competitions involved a virtual walk to Toronto and last year township employees “climbed” Mt. Everest. The American Heart Association has determined that for events such as these, 2,000 steps constitute a mile. Township employees won’t have to swim 2.4 miles in choppy ocean water for the swim portion of the event, but they will have to take a total of 4,800 steps to complete that phase of the competition. Next in the race is the bicycling segment, which in Hawaii covers 112 miles. No one will have to fix a flat tire to complete the course, but it will take a total of 224,000 steps to cover the distance. Last is the 26.2 mile run, which will be successfully completed after one of our competitors has taken 52,400 steps. Although the Ironman competitors move continuously through the swimming, cycling and running portions the competition, township employees will be measured over seven weeks of active exercise. To show how that varies from the competition in Hawaii, last year’s winner finished the grueling course in slightly more than 8 hours and 12 minutes.

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The township wellness committee regularly sponsors events to spur exercise, for employees to learn more about nutrition and how generally to make decisions for a healthier lifestyle for employees. Holiday Trees The first holiday trees of the season were dropped off this year before employees of Sylvania Township arrived for work the day after Christmas. The second was in the enclosure by about 10:30 a.m. It’s obvious that some township residents don’t take long to get the tree down and box up the ornaments and lights. The township again this year is offering a drop-off site at the township administration building, 4927 Holland-Sylvania Rd. Orange fencing will mark the spot in the southwest corner of the parking lot where trees will be collected until Jan. 13. There is no fee for the service. Some suggest that if the tree is anchored in the backyard and sprinkled with bird seed it provides both shelter and food for the birds that remain in the area through winter. In the spring it can be chopped up and dealt with as with other spring cleanup chores. As was true last year, there will be no curbside collection of trees this season.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, On behalf of the staff at Home Instead Senior Care, I would like to thank everyone who helped with this year’s very successful “Be a Santa to a Senior” program. With support from generous shoppers, Walmart, The Red Toppers, and Sylvania Senior Center, we were able to collect 394 gifts for local seniors who otherwise might have been overlooked this holiday season. We are very excited to be able to deliver the gifts to hundreds of area seniors, veterans, and cancer patients, many of whom struggle to make ends meet. Thanks to ALL those who helped us brighten the holidays for our local seniors and truly making a difference in our community. Sincerely, Lauren LaFerriere Community Service Representative Home Instead Senior Care llaferriere@homeinstead.com 419/472-8181

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City of Sylvania Ready for 2014 The City of Sylvania is ready for 2014 and is looking forward to the challenges of the coming year. Mayor Craig Stough The 2014 budget has been approved, the books are being closed for 2013, labor rates have been adjusted, a new law director appointed and the City Council organizational meeting held. Sylvania City Council approved the 2014 operating budget during its second meeting in November, earlier than usual. For the first time in several years, the budget has a small operating surplus in lieu of a deficit. The city has successfully overcome revenue losses from the Ohio Local Government funds, lower real estate tax revenues, lower interest rates on reserves and the end of the Ohio Estate Tax. City operations have been made more efficient with fewer employees than in many years. Overtime has been reduced, equipment life extended and budgets lowered. City services have not been curtailed and tax rates have not been raised. Income tax revenue has grown slowly, but steadily, for the past few years as businesses continue to invest in Sylvania. The books for 2013 are being closed with a deficit of about $1 million. The deficit was included in the 2013 budget and financed with the spending down of reserves. A final adjusting ordinance required only balancing of funds within the 2013 budget and no overall changes. Retirements are allowing a reduction in personnel, a realignment of city divisions and opportunities for new efficiencies. The majority of city employees are represented by one of four municipal unions. Three-year labor contracts were negotiated early last year and are now in their second year. Per the terms of those contracts, city employees receive a 1% pay increase in 2014. Most non-union employee pay rates were adjusted by a recent ordinance to receive the same 1% increase, depending on their current pay levels. The first new law director in seventeen years has taken the helm of the law department for 2014. Leslie Brinning has been hired as a fulltime employee, instead of as an outside consultant, to lower expenses. She worked for years as assistant to retired law director James

Moan, and is very familiar with city of Sylvania legal requirements and operations. Sylvania City Council held its every-otheryear organizational meeting Jan. 3. Three returning members of City Council, re-elected in November, were sworn in by Judge Scott Ramey. Mary J. Westphal was re-elected City Council president by her fellow council members. City Council will continue its work on several ongoing projects, including downtown parking, development of city property southeast of Main and Monroe Streets (SOMO), and extension of the River Trail.

New law director assumes position Sylvania Law Director Jim Moan has retired after 17 years of service to Sylvania. His replacement, Leslie Brinning, has served as assistant law director for the past month in preparation for her new responsibilities. While a student at The University of Toledo, she assisted Moan as a secretary in his law firm at Lydy & Moan. Brinning graduated from UT’s college of law in 2002 and she began assisting Moan with city business affairs after receiving her law degree. She will be working with Sylvania administrators and Sylvania City Council including Mayor Craig Stough on various city related issues. Brinning resides in Monroe, Mich. with her husband, David Lisker their two children.

Fire Department on Facebook The Sylvania Township Fire Department now has a page on Facebook. The purpose of our presence on Facebook is to inform and educate. We will present safety information, department information and incident information as we are able. Search for and ‘Like’ us on Facebook.

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multiple apps to “pin” or “unpin” it to the Start Screen. If you click on the application (app) it will open. Not too bad, right? How about closing an app? I am not talking about software like Word. That has not changed; click the “X” at the upper right hand corner of the window and it is closed. If you open the internet or some other application there may not be an X. Put your mouse or finger at the top of the window. You should see a “hand.” Hold on to that hand and pull it straight down to the invisible garbage that is off the bottom. If you swipe it to a side it will appear to be closed, but it is merely minimized to a side bar. You can always right click and choose CLOSE. Got it? Practice these skills and before long you and Windows 8 will be pals. If you are not new to computers you know that there are many ways to get around. The lovely “charms” on the invisible right side bar give you many of the options I mentioned above but in much more detail. At least some form of the start menu is back with typical commands. The charms have the lesser used. Snoop around. It is highly unlikely you can break anything. The worst case is to turn off the computer and start again. If you are that lost, this feels good. You are in charge even if you don’t think you are. Backup: Have you backed up your data lately? If you have automatic backup, have you confirmed it is really there? I am a victim of the assumption. I had to replace my computer and the backup software program on my external hardware was not doing what is was supposed to do. OUCH. I now use SyncToy, a product of Microsoft. I must tell it when to back up but at least I am in charge and I know it was done. There is always some free cloud storage

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thing during this festive holiday season. It’s amazing how differences between young people become completely insignificant when they share a common dedication to service and leadership, or simply the shared experience of a HOBY Leadership Seminar. Months of being apart faded away in the first five minutes of the night, and before I knew it, it was like being at a HOBY seminar all over again. I was able to talk to HOBY alum who are now freshmen in college at competitive schools throughout the country. I talked to a girl who I realized I had gone to kindergarten with, and who was working hard to graduate a year early. One of my friends I saw that night is running the Students in Action service program at her school; another is student body president; another was selected to go on a service trip to Nicaragua. There was a weird moment where about seven of us unexpectedly discovered that we were all connected by two degrees of separation. Many of the people I saw that night had gone on to attend the World Leadership Congress as well, and we reminisced over our wonderful memories. When I got home that night I couldn’t fall asleep until 1:30 in the morning, because I couldn’t stop thinking about the joyful night I had just had with good HOBY friends. In my insomnia, I posted a picture that we had taken at the Lights on Instagram. My friend from Taiwan, who I had met at the World Leadership Congress and who also knew another girl in the picture, commented “OMG!!! Two beautiful young lady!!” The comment made me smile, and not only because of the small grammatical mistake and the fact that a teenage girl from Taiwan used the American acronym “OMG.” It made me smile because, well, how many people can say that a girl from Taiwan commented on her Instagram picture?! It made me smile because for the umpteenth time since my World Leadership Congress experience, I was reminded of how small a world it really is. As I write this, I have just gotten off the phone with my WLC friend who lives in D.C. Even though we live hundreds of miles away, all we have to do is pick up the phone and there is an hour’s worth of things to talk about. This Christmas, I was blessed with lots of quality time with family and local friends. Little did I know that this Christmas would also bring so much quality time with friends from all over Ohio, all over the country, and all over the world.

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A Very HOBY Christmas When I checked my phone on Christmas Schuyler Stupica morning, I was surprised to find that two of my multiple “Merry Christmas!” texts were from friends in South Carolina and Washington, D.C. I met these friends at the HOBY World Leadership Congress I attended over the summer at Loyola University in Chicago. For those who did not read my article about my WLC experience, it was a week-long seminar for 432 student ambassadors from all over the globe. Almost every high school in the United States annually selects one sophomore to represent their school at a regional HOBY seminar, and from this pool of ambassadors (plus all of the international students) come the 400 or so HOBY ambassadors who attend the World Leadership Congress. Every now and again these HOBY friends contact me to catch up, and when they do I feel gloriously connected to people not only throughout the U.S., but throughout the entire world. The two simple texts from two of my closest World Leadership Congress friends added even more joy to my already joyful Christmas morning. The day after Christmas I drove to the Toledo Zoo for a HOBY Ohio-West reunion. (Ohio West was the regional HOBY seminar that I attended over the summer about a month before the World Leadership Congress). Yes, I was going to The Lights Before Christmas after Christmas, but my excitement wasn’t about the lights. Many of the HOBY friends I would see tonight I hadn’t seen in months, and I couldn’t wait to catch up with them. By 6:30 (a half hour after the set meeting time), a group of about 30 had gathered. It was a group nowhere near as large as the 200 ambassadors who had attended the 2013 Ohio-West seminar, but considering the long drive some had to make the day after Christmas, it was a pretty good turnout. That night was one of the most fun nights I had had in a long time, which is saying some-

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S A N D Y G R AT O P O U T S I D E I N S Y L VA N I A Nature Natures Promoting the wellbeing of every child and family (Children of ALL Ages) through the discovery and exploration of the Great Outdoors is the mission of Ohio Leave No Child Inside. Here in NW Ohio, I founded and co-partner ed the NW Ohio LNCI encompassing 20 northwest counties, including Lucas. ECODiscovery! at Lourdes University, now the Center for Science Education and Environment (S. A. V. E.) and I, Sandra Gratop, founded and created our coalition in 2009 at Camp Miakonda with the support of the Toledo Metroparks. Our mission was to encourage residents in our communities to “get outdoors.” Spending time enjoying our natural world has been proven beneficial in reducing stress, improving health, reinforcing learning and decreasing obesity. The nature versus nurture debate is one of the oldest issues in psychology. The debate centers on the relative contributions of genetic inheritance and environmental factors to human development. Philosophers Plato and Descartes suggested that certain things are inborn, or simply occur naturally regardless of environmental influences while those taking the opposite point of view, nativists, take the position that all or most behaviors and characteristics are the result of inheritance. John Locke believed in tabula rasa, which suggests that the mind begins as a blank slate and everything that we are and all of our knowledge is determined by our experience.

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Then there are those who state the position that all or most behaviors and characteristics are the result of learning; that would be the empiricists. (More to come on this debate of Nature Versus Nurture down the road). For now, needless to say, researchers and experts still debate the degree to which biology and environment influence behavior. When President Obama took office the first time, he immediately declared a commitment to the Great Outdoors and is known to have a copy of Richard Louv’s, ‘Last Child In The Woods,’ on his desk, while Michelle Obama touts eating your own home-grown fruits and vegetables and being on the move consistently; both expounding the benefits of healthy lifestyle free bullying and of the harmful addictions of alcohol and drugs. 'Core-City' Sylvania, Ohio Leave No Child Inside campaign is running strong here and throughout all of Ohio. Mayor Stough has supported the Ohio Children Outdoor Bill of Rights which I helped to co-author and has proclaimed Sylvania a LNCI supporter since its inception five years ago; our movement, collectively, does make a difference throughout Ohio and it is established in over 80 other communities throughout the United States and worldwide. You, too, can get involved and support the LNCI movement, making a difference in our community, Best Home Town! Sylvania! Do you have a connection with young people and their families, outdoor recreational activities, or promoting healthier lives? We are seeking your collaboration and input to connect and encourage residents in our area to reap the benefits of an active life. Our goal is to connect people with the variety of outdoor activities, such as camping, bird-watching, canoeing, hiking and other outdoor pursuits available in our region.

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Over thirty organizations in Sylvania and near-by are already associated. Just a few off the top of my head: SCAT, S.A.V.E. Lourdes University Center for Science Education and Environment, Sunrise Lions Club, Inc. Sylvania Area Historical Society, to mention a few. The president of the Toledo Astronomical Association, Frank Merritt, recently sent the IAU Outreach newsletter out reminding members and other interested star buffs that this informational newsletter is online at (http://www.iau.org/public/publications/news letter/2013_12/). As always, in early January, he will entertain TAA members in his home with delicious food and only the best of company. Of particular interest, coming up soon are the Globe at Night campaign dates for 2014 from Constance E. Walker, director at (www.globeatnight.org) who is trying to raise public awareness of the impact of light pollution by inviting citizen scientists to measure their night-sky brightness and submit observations rom a computer or smartphone at (http://www.globeatnight.org/webapp/). Light pollution threatens not only our “right to starlight,” but also can adversely affect energy consumption, wildlife, and health. It has been duly noted that light pollution affects the foraging habits of bats! Nearly 100,000 measurements have been contributed from people in 115 countries during the campaigns over the last eight years, making Globe at Night the most successful light-pollution awareness program to date. For 2014, we will be collecting observations during particular dates each month, between 8 and 10 p.m. local time, when the moon is not up. Those dates are: Jan. 20-29; Feb. 19-28; March 21-30; April 20-29; May 19-28; June 1726; July 16-25; Aug. 15-24; Sept. 15-24; Oct.1423; Nov.12-21; and Dec. 11-20. Did you know there is a “Loss of the Night app” available in 11 languages? If the Christmas story were set in the modern era, you might expect that the three wise men would need to rely on their GPS whenever they came into a town. But in fact, some stars can still be seen in even in the most brightly lit cities, and researchers of the German interdisciplinary project “Verlust der Nacht” are asking citizen scientists to count them. Scientists have developed this app to quantify the illumination of the night sky caused by artificial light. Originally available in only German and English, it has now been expanded to support all of the languages in order to get data from as many regions as possible. The aim of the app is to measure how the brightness of the sky changes over time, as lighting technologies change and cities grow. The app can be downloaded free of charge at (http://lossofthenight.blogspot.com). Read more on the press release webpage at: http://www.alphagalileo.de/ViewItem.aspx?Ite mId-137651&CultureCode-en. Mark your calendar for the Galileo Teacher Training Program event on Jan. 20 reports Rosa Doran (http://nuclio.org/, www.galileoteachers.org). This program, in partnership with Open Discovery Space project and support of Cosmo Quest, will run a webinar aiming to present the latest news on Rosetta spacecraft. You are invited to participate in the webinar, which will take place in the last day of submission of wake up calls for the Rosetta Spacecraft that is now in a dormant state. The announcement with details will appear at www.galileoteachers.org and http://cosmoquest.org as well as www.facebook.com/galileoteachers. More information can be found at http://portal.opendiscoveryspace.eu/beta/el/n ode/413217. You just might have missed the unfortunate news about the appearance of the comet ISON as it rounded the sun. The comet’s fate as thought was doomed. It did not survive its passage at perihelion around the sun. Babak Tafreshi (The World at Night,

twanight.org/tafreshi) edited this impressive video sequence of Comet ISON from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 at https://vimeo.com/80568171. The images were captured by the Solar and Helispheric Observatory (SOHO) spacecraft as the comet dove into the sun’s corona, emerged from it the next day and faded away forever in the solar system. Follow-up observations show only small fragments remaining from the comet. For those really interested, more general information about ISON visit www.isoncampaign.org/karl/in-memoriam and www.isoncampaign.org/. The following article provides an interesting summary of the greatest comets ever seen in the past 500 years. www.huffingtonpost.com/ 2013/12/26/500-years-greatest-comets-of-thecenturies_n_4503569.html. How about this for a star-studded celebration? Earthrise’s 45th anniversary on Dec. 24 was released from NASA Earth Observatory: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov. On Dec. 24, 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders were coming around from the far side of the moon on their fourth orbit. Borman began to roll the spacecraft, and as he did, the Earth rose into view over the moon’s limb. Anders, photographing the moon from the right side window, caught sight of the view, and exclaimed: “Oh my God, look at that picture over there! There’s the Earth comin’ up. Wow, is that pretty!” He snapped a black and white photo, capturing humanity’s first view of Earth from another planetary body. A few minutes later, Anders put color film in the camera and took the iconic color photographs of a half Earth hanging over the lunar horizon.” Wondering if you know what color the earth appears from outer space? Curious? Look it up…and, while tickling your curiosity, what color does the sky appear to be in outer space? You just might surprise yourself. Read more at http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.p hp?id=82693&src=fb and access the newly released video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEvOscpiNc. Here is an event that is history but well worth mentioning for young, hopeful stargazers for next year. The ESO Astronomy Camp for Secondary School Student was Dec. 26-31, but you had to travel to the other side of the earth to Saint-Barthelemy, Nus, Italy. Visit www.eso.org/public/announcements/ann1304 4/ and www.eso.org/public/ announcements/ann13089/. There is still time to get involved in the American Astronomical Society meeting Jan. 4-9 in Washington D.C. For information: http://aas.org/meetings/223rd-aas-meetingwashington-dc. Then there is the UKSEDS National Student Space Conference 2014 on March 1-2 at the University of Leicester, United Kingdom. For more information: http://ukseds.org/nssc2014. Last, but not least, is the Citizen Science in Astronomy March 3-7 located at the Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Academia Sinica (ASIAA), Taipei, Taiwan. Get a head start for next year. For more information: http://events.asiaa.sinica.edu.tw/workshop/ 20140303/. For more events, you can visit the IAU Outreach Events Calendar at: http://iau.org/public/events/. And, to register your own event, click here: http://www.iau.org/public/events/eventssubmission/. Happy sky viewing to you and yours, Your sky crazed, dazed gal and pal Mrs G.

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